Nodal Committee to Accelerate Amravati PM MITRA Park Phase 2
Maharashtra MIDC appoints a nodal committee to oversee the ₹1,492 crore PM MITRA Textile Park's second phase in Amravati, targeting 2 lakh jobs. Read the full story.
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BJP's Massive Victory in Maharashtra Local Body Elections
BJP emerges as the single largest party in Maharashtra's municipal council polls, doubling its 2017 tally. Congress checks BJP's advance in Vidarbha. Results set stage for crucial municipal corporation elections.
IIT Kharagpur approves wellness courses after student suicides
IIT Kharagpur's Senate greenlights mandatory life skills and optional joy & success courses from Jan 2026 to build student resilience and combat mental health crises. Learn about the curriculum designed from lived student experiences.
Congress sweeps Chandrapur civic polls, major setback for BJP
Congress secures decisive victory in Chandrapur municipal polls, winning 7 of 10 council president posts. The results mark a significant erosion of BJP's urban bastion in eastern Vidarbha. Read the full analysis.
₹280 Crore Cancer Hospital Opens in Chandrapur
Dr. Mohan Bhagwat inaugurates the advanced Pandit Deendayal Chandrapur Cancer Hospital. This state-of-the-art facility promises comprehensive cancer care for thousands in eastern Vidarbha. Read more about this transformative healthcare project.
Vidarbha Civic Polls Phase 2: Peaceful Voting, Counting Today
The deferred second phase of municipal elections across Vidarbha concluded largely peacefully. Voter turnout varied across districts, with minor glitches and one clash reported. Results today will shape local political fortunes.
Maharashtra to Introduce Bill to Regulate Coaching Centres
Maharashtra plans a Rajasthan-like law to control exorbitant fees of private coaching centres. Minister Pankaj Bhoyar warns they are undermining formal school education. Details inside.
Vidarbha beats UP by 4 wickets in U-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy
Vidarbha's Under-16 team staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Uttar Pradesh by four wickets in the Vijay Merchant Trophy. Malhar Dhurad's unbeaten 74 guided the chase. Read the full match report.
Nagpur, Gondia Chill at 8.6°C & 8.2°C
Nagpur and Gondia shiver as Vidarbha's mercury plunges. Residents adapt to the seasonal chill with cosy routines. Get the latest weather forecast and local insights here.
Jai Vidarbha Party to Contest All Four Vidarbha Civic Polls
The Jai Vidarbha Party announces it will contest elections in Nagpur, Amravati, Akola, and Chandrapur municipal corporations, linking local governance to the long-standing demand for a separate Vidarbha state. Read more.
Congress Alerts Kidney Racket Forcing Farmers to Sell Organs
Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar exposes a shocking illegal moneylender network in Vidarbha & Marathwada, forcing debt-ridden farmers to sell kidneys. Read the full investigation details.
Maharashtra records season's coldest morning, more chill ahead
Pune, Nashik, and Vidarbha shiver as temperatures plunge below normal. IMD data reveals the season's lowest readings. Independent forecaster warns of colder weekend ahead. Read for full details.
UP Under-16s Lead by 35, Match Poised for Thrilling Final Day
Uttar Pradesh secured a 35-run first-innings lead against Vidarbha in the U-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy. However, Vidarbha's fightback has set up an intriguing final day in Kanpur. Follow the live action!
Rishika Shrivastava's 6/40 Leads Chhattisgarh U19 to Victory
Rishika Shrivastava's brilliant 6-wicket haul dismantled Vidarbha, setting up Chhattisgarh's 7-wicket win in the Women's U19 One Day Trophy 2025. Read the full match report.
Farmers in Ludhiana Protest 13-Year Jail Term for TN Leaders
Ludhiana farmers submit memorandum to President, demanding intervention for Tamil Nadu farmer leaders sentenced to 13 years over a 2015 ONGC protest. Read about the nationwide solidarity.
Vidarbha 52/2 after bowling out UP for 207 in U-16 match
Vidarbha's bowlers restrict Uttar Pradesh to 207 on Day 1 of the Vijay Merchant Trophy U-16 match in Kanpur. Vidarbha ends the day at 52/2 after an early wobble. Read the full match report.
HC Seeks Full Details on Vidarbha Cotton Procurement
Bombay High Court orders CCI to disclose exact cotton procurement data from Vidarbha, highlighting a severe shortage of operational centers. Farmers face distress sales due to inadequate infrastructure. Full report by Dec 23.
Kerala's KERA Project Offers Grants to Link Farmers with Markets
Kerala govt & World Bank launch KERA project to forge 150 alliances between farmer companies & agri-businesses. Grants up to 60% (max Rs 2 Cr) available. Apply by Dec 31.
Chandrapur farmer offered kidney sale to clear loan
A debt-ridden farmer from Chandrapur was allegedly advised by a moneylender to sell a kidney. Police confirm he has only one kidney. Read the shocking details.
Nagpur Faces Acute LPG Shortage, Delivery Delays Up to 15 Days
Nagpur residents face severe LPG cylinder shortages with 8-15 day delivery delays. The crisis stems from a new govt VTS tracking mandate for tankers. Details inside.
Farmer Sells Kidney to Repay Rs 74 Lakh Debt in Maharashtra
A marginal farmer from Chandrapur was forced to sell his kidney after illegal moneylenders charged 40% monthly interest, trapping him in a Rs 74 lakh debt. Police have registered a case and arrested six accused. Read the full story.
Vidarbha industries slam 20% power tariff hike despite CM's vow
Vidarbha Industries Association reveals a 20% electricity tariff hike in Maharashtra, contradicting CM Devendra Fadnavis's assurance of stable rates for five years. Industry warns of economic strain.
Farmer Suicides: A Fragile Pause in a Tragic Cycle
A recent decline in farmer suicides offers a fragile pause. This editorial argues for urgent, systemic action to transform this moment into a true turning point for Indian agriculture.
Nagpur's Hingna Industrial Estate Grapples with RMC Pollution
Nagpur's Hingna industrial estate faces severe air, water, and noise pollution from RMC plants, threatening worker health and productivity. Industry body demands urgent government action. Read the full report.
Farmer Sells Kidney to Clear Rs 1 Lakh Debt in Maharashtra
A desperate farmer from Maharashtra's Beed district sold his kidney to repay a loan. This shocking case highlights the deepening agrarian crisis and financial distress in rural India. Read the full story.
2,809 Farmer Suicides in Karnataka Since 2023-24
HD Kumaraswamy discloses a tragic toll of 2,809 farmer suicides in Karnataka since the 2023-24 fiscal year, highlighting unfulfilled loan promises. Read the full report on the deepening agrarian crisis.
Kumaraswamy: Hate Speech Bill Aims to Silence Opposition
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy accuses Karnataka govt of using Hate Speech Bill to suppress opposition, highlights 2,800 farmer suicides under Congress. Read his full charges.
Gadkari, Fadnavis Inaugurate 12 Key Infrastructure Projects in Vidarbha
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated 12 rail-road projects worth Rs 609 crore, including Nagpur's Lakadganj flyover, to ease traffic and boost safety in Vidarbha. Read more.
Maharashtra's Nagpur Winter Session Gets Shorter, More Intense
Analysis reveals Maharashtra's winter session in Nagpur has drastically shrunk from month-long sittings to week-long, high-intensity meetings. Explore the data and what it means for Vidarbha.
Nagpur Session Cut Fuels Vidarbha Statehood Demand
Vidarbha activists decry shortened winter session in Nagpur, calling it symbolic and reinforcing demand for separate statehood to ensure accountable governance and development for the region.
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